# Priestley College — Warrington, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 2000
- **Founded:** 1979
- **Principal:** James Gresty

## Contact

- **Address:** Priestley College, Loushers Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6RD
- **Phone:** 01925 633591
- **Website:** https://www.priestley.ac.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/warrington/priestley-college-18947

## About

Priestley College is a sixth form college that provides an excellent post-16 educational experience. Its vision is to transform life chances and opportunities and respond to the needs of the community it serves. The college has a strong focus on STEM subjects and has been awarded STEM assured status.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Helped my Child Achieve their Dreams: Priestley College has been a great choice for my child. The college's focus on STEM and the provision of excellent resources have helped them achieve their academic goals. The college's values of inclusivity and support have also made a significant difference to my child's overall experience. *(Jun 2023)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings about Priestley: Priestley College is a good choice for some students, but I feel that the college could do more to support students with SEN needs. The facilities are excellent, but the college's communication with parents could be improved. Overall, it's been a good experience for my child, but there's room for improvement. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Experience for my Child!: My child has thoroughly enjoyed their time at Priestley College. The facilities are excellent, especially the new technology centre. The staff are supportive and the values of the college align perfectly with my own. I would highly recommend Priestley to any potential student. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — A Great Foundation for Life: My child progressed well at Priestley College and the college's commitment to their future was evident. The extracurricular activities and clubs were a great addition to their studies. Although my child has now moved on, I am grateful for the foundation the college provided for their life. *(Mar 2022)*

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